John Oliver1

#16610, (1759 - )
FatherWilliam Oliver1,2 (s 1730 - c 1797)
MotherAnn Wilson1 (s 1730 - 1766)
RelationshipSon of William Oliver
Extended Family
ChartsWilliam Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of John Oliver and Mary Read

Life Events

BaptismJohn Oliver was baptized on 25 Apr 1759 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon. The parish register noted that he was the son of William Oliver & Ann his wife.1 
MarriageHe married Mary Read on 7 Sep 1790 in Upton Helions, Devon.
The register noted that John was of Cheriton Fitzpaine and they were married by License. The witnesses were John Read and Sarah Densem.3 
(Executor & Heir) WillJohn Oliver and his brother Richard were named executors and heirs in the will of their father William Oliver dated 22 Dec 1796. The two brothers were to inherit all their father's estate of land and fee simple in the town of Cheriton Fitzpaine called Pynes, as well as the residue of the estate after a couple of minor bequests.2 
(Admon) ProbateJohn and Richard were granted administration of William Oliver's estate on 26 Jan 1798 in Archdeaconry Court of Exeter.2 
Note.Nothing has been found about John and Mary or any of their children after 1803. Did they move? Emigrate? 
Last Edited11 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, 1610-1835 (Family History Library, 0916835).
  2. Will and Administration of William Oliver of Cheriton Fitzpaine, 22 December 1796, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Exeter, 26 January 1798. Information from Typescript of Devonshire wills, 1600-1800, which were taken from the abstract manuscripts made by Olive M Moger at the Exeter Probate Registry, prior to the destruction of the originals during the war. FHL film #0916875.
  3. Transcript of the Parish Register of Upton Helions, Devon, 1611-1837 (Family History Library, film #0,917,552), John Oliver & Mary Read, 1790.